These Extension agents are showing why Tennessee is called the Volunteer State!

Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State, and for good reason!

Some University of Tennessee Extension agents recently held a Day of Service in their area, working to help several local organizations.

Charles Denney has more on the importance of demonstrating what it means to be a volunteer.

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